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Good night

Thanks for joining us on the live blog as we reacted to the breaking news that Christian Wade has retired from international rugby.

Scroll down to read all of our content on another crazy day at the club. Goodbye, for now!

19:02Bobby Bridge

Hope he smashes it

Amy Toosh commented on Wasps - CoventryLive Facebook page: “I’m gutted but hope he smashes it in whatever he does next. It’s a shame he never got to showcase his talent for England enough.”

18:40Bobby Bridge

‘I’m hoping he goes abroad at some point’

92 -Tom Varndell

90 - Mark Cueto

82 - Christian Wade

80 - Chris Ashton

75 - Steve Hanley

This list is the top try scorers in Premiership rugby history. The man at the top of this list, Tom Varndell, considered it a matter of time before his old team-mate Wade knocked him off the top. Read our full story with Varndell right here.

Thank you, Christian

John Gibson left this comment on the Wasps Rugby - Coventry Live Facebook page: Clearly, he had reached a point in his career and his life that he felt he needed a change of direction. His discussions with the Club have obviously been ongoing for a while. Whatever he chooses to do next, then I wish him all the best. His credit account for all that he has contributed to Wasps will never be in debit. Thank you Christian.

18:27Bobby Bridge

Thanks for the memories!

Here’s just 25 pictures from our archives of Christian Wade. There’s some amazing ones in here.

18:19Bobby Bridge

He's my brother

Christian Wade breaks clear with the ball during the December 2014 Aviva Premiership match between Wasps and London Irish

It’s hard to imagine any player at Wasps will feel the loss of Christian Wade quite as keenly as Joe Simpson.

The pair go back to their teens and have both been magnificent servants to the club, making more than 400 appearances collectively.

Simpson responded to the speculation of Wade’s impending departure after starring in the 35-35 draw with Bath.